Wreck causes traffic delays

Published: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10:41 AM.

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According to Onslow County Emergency Services, N.C. 53 is now fully open for traffic. All debris has been cleared from the roadway.

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Updated at 11:12 a.m.

The driver of the vehicle, who did not want to identify himself to reporters, was heading east on Murrill Hill Road and was stopped at the traffic light. He saw it turn green and proceeded through the intersection at which time he heard a truck horn and looked to his left, seeing the 18-wheeler coming towards him. He stood on the gas and said he is glad he did and the truck hit the rear end of his 2000 Stratus. He sustained no injuries.

According to Onslow County Emergency Services, N.C. 53 is now fully open for traffic. All debris has been cleared from the roadway.

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Updated at 11:12 a.m.

The driver of the vehicle, who did not want to identify himself to reporters, was heading east on Murrill Hill Road and was stopped at the traffic light. He saw it turn green and proceeded through the intersection at which time he heard a truck horn and looked to his left, seeing the 18-wheeler coming towards him. He stood on the gas and said he is glad he did and the truck hit the rear end of his 2000 Stratus. He sustained no injuries.

The Stratus sustained heavy rear-end damage.

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Updated at 11:09 a.m.

According to officials on scene, no one was injured in a two-vehicle wreck involving a 18-wheeler and a Dodge Stratus.

All lanes are closed on N.C. 53 while Department of Transportation officials shovel mulch that was being carried by the 18-wheeler out of the road. Officials will also need to get the 18-wheeler upright before the road can be opened, according to those on scene.

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A traffic accident at the intersection of NC Highway 53 and Pony Farm Road has closed Highway 53 to one lane at approximately 9:40 a.m. The NC Highway Patrol and incident commander advise motorists to avoid the area due to traffic delays. The incident is expected to take several hours to clear. More information will be released as the situation changes. Incident debris is expected to be cleared by midafternoon. There is no danger to the public. Route information is available on cell phones by dialing 5-1-1.